Ski Skett Fire

Has anyone tried out the Ski Skett Fires. I have been skiing on ProSkis for
almost 20 years and have gone through about 4 shafts due to metal fatigue,
especially with the diagonal technique. The speed reducers are a really
nice feature as I ski in pretty hilly terrain but the skis don't feel clunky
like the Aeros which also have speed reducers. I am a little concerned
about the extra width of the Fires in terms of asymmetrical wheel wear but
the speed reducers looks like they might work on the steep downhills.
Jeff

On Apr 11, 12:45 am, Jeffery Clarke wrote:
Has anyone tried out the Ski Skett Fires. I have been skiing on ProSkis for
almost 20 years and have gone through about 4 shafts due to metal fatigue,
especially with the diagonal technique. The speed reducers are a really
nice feature as I ski in pretty hilly terrain but the skis don't feel clunky
like the Aeros which also have speed reducers. I am a little concerned
about the extra width of the Fires in terms of asymmetrical wheel wear but
the speed reducers looks like they might work on the steep downhills.
Jeff

Hi Jeff,

Have you actually demoed the Fires yet? The roller ski I've seen that
looks most similar to the Fires is the V2 105SR from Jenex - similar
size, similar height from ground, speed reducers and similar wheels
size (and the 105SR wheels are rubber and not filled with air like the
V2 Aero 125 and 150) - you might want to check the 105SR out. I'm
very curious how the ride is on the Fires, especially if anyone can
compare the ride with the V2 105SR. I also wonder how wide the Fires
are compared with the 105SR - SkiSkett says the wide platform of the
Fires makes it easier to learn on. Please let me know Jeff if you
find anything out from someone who has tried the Fires and even better
someone who may have tried the Fires and the 105SR. I'll share
anything I find out as well - EJ

Ditto. MOST interested.
I own the Ski Skett combis now, and demoed the Shark last weekend. It is
way way too fast for me, has a harsh ride compared to the Nordics. I'm
not sure what wheel combo the demo had on it, but they do not make a
speed reducer or brake for this model.
I'm looking for something to skate on. You CAN skate with the combis,
but not really well. And it causes extreme rear wheel wear.

In article ,
Randy AKA Cubby wrote:
I own the Ski Skett combis now, and demoed the Shark last weekend. It is
way way too fast for me, has a harsh ride compared to the Nordics. I'm
not sure what wheel combo the demo had on it, but they do not make a
speed reducer or brake for this model.

Are you sure about that? I thought they sold speed reducers
for the Shark. I have a pair of Fires, which are adequate
for my pathetic purposes, but I have to say that I think the
Ski Skett speed reducers are a little cheesy/tweaky. The
problem is that because they're continuously adjustable (as
opposed to notched, like the V2) it's a little difficult to
get the pressure on both skis matched quickly.
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Reasonably sure. They don't list the speed reducers as an option on
either the Ski Skett site
http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/...?idproduct=241
or www.Nordicskater.com
I think the little speed reduction you can get with the Shark is done
with the type wheel you put on it.They list slow medium and fast. I'm
not sure what wheels I had on, but it was objectional especially
downhill, couldn't slow appreciatebly with even a snowplow.

Click accessories at the bottom -
http://www.nordicskater.com/skiskett.html

Randy AKA Cubby wrote:

Reasonably sure. They don't list the speed reducers as an option on
either the Ski Skett site
http://www.skiskett.com/demowebshop/...?idproduct=241
or www.Nordicskater.com
I think the little speed reduction you can get with the Shark is done
with the type wheel you put on it.They list slow medium and fast. I'm
not sure what wheels I had on, but it was objectional especially
downhill, couldn't slow appreciatebly with even a snowplow.

The picture is showing the Fire, which has an 80mm wheel. The Shark has
100mm. I suppose it's possible to put the speed reducers on the larger
wheel. However, I have used the speed reducer and find them difficult at
best. It's almost impossible to match the friction left to right as
there is no notching system, just the screw tightening down. I've
finally concluded that the feel of the skates, the way they act, is
highly subjective and varies with each skater depending on ability and a
lot of other things. I ended up buying the Fire today WITHOUT the
reducers because it fits the way I skate/ski better than the Shark,
V-2s, or anything else I've demo'd. I demo'd the shark, the V-2 100s,
the V-2 Aero-s. Didnt have a chance to demo marwes or anything else. My
take: I will have to race to keep up with people on Aeros or the Shark.
No big deal. It feels like snow to me. Would it to you? I don't know.
The downhill speed is manageable on the Fire and wasn't for me on the
Shark. The Shark had more road vibration. The Aeros didn't fit me at
all. They seemed to weigh a ton and I had a hard time keeping my ankles
tracking right. So thats my vote. Your mileage may vary.

in article , Randy AKA Cubby at
wrote on 4/14/07 1:41 PM:

The picture is showing the Fire, which has an 80mm wheel. The Shark has
100mm. I suppose it's possible to put the speed reducers on the larger
wheel. However, I have used the speed reducer and find them difficult at
best. It's almost impossible to match the friction left to right as
there is no notching system, just the screw tightening down. I've
finally concluded that the feel of the skates, the way they act, is
highly subjective and varies with each skater depending on ability and a
lot of other things. I ended up buying the Fire today WITHOUT the
reducers because it fits the way I skate/ski better than the Shark,
V-2s, or anything else I've demo'd. I demo'd the shark, the V-2 100s,
the V-2 Aero-s. Didnt have a chance to demo marwes or anything else. My
take: I will have to race to keep up with people on Aeros or the Shark.
No big deal. It feels like snow to me. Would it to you? I don't know.
The downhill speed is manageable on the Fire and wasn't for me on the
Shark. The Shark had more road vibration. The Aeros didn't fit me at
all. They seemed to weigh a ton and I had a hard time keeping my ankles
tracking right. So thats my vote. Your mileage may vary.
I have found on the ProSkis that a difference in the speed reducer is not a
problem. Sometimes you have to go into a somewhat tele stance and put the
slow ski ahead and that works fine. I usually use tele turns to go down
steep hills with the reducers on. On moderate hills I just let them fly,
or, in an emergency, the snow plow works well without the speed reducers,
assuming the speed is not too high.
Jeff